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The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-08-04
GETTING EVEN.

"I'm one o. them ERE countrymen you fellers
love to paint
As senseless, howln lunatics-by gravy! though,
we amt.
We're in the comic papers lookin' awfully like
goats,
With yard or two of under jaw a-layin' on our
throats;
With pantaloons foot too short-its pretty
hard, swear
With Revolutionary hats, and hayseed in our
hair.
We have to look little at your city sights SO gay
Why that there elevated road just takes our
breath away;
The Statue and the Brooklyn Bridge-each one of
ems gem.
You'd be madder than old Harry if we didn't
stare at them.
1t isn't very pleasant when we're here a.takin'
walks,
To have them dirty little boys addressin' us as
'gawks;'
To meet with oily gentlemen that know too much
by half,
Who steer us into bunco games, where we only
get the laugh.
another way,
You're most considerably left-that's all I've got
to say.
Our folks are runnin' country board, just for the
heated term;
Aha I see you're on to me, l thought I'd make
you Squlrml
We get our money in advance, the only plan that
tells;
We jam 'em into sunny rooms, about the size of
cells.
Yes, huntin', bathin', fishin', is what we adver.
tise;
We give you every one of them-we don't believe
in lies.
There isn't any huntin', eh? You're wrong, my
friend; you're wrong;
Our boarders hunt mosquitoes, and they hunt 'em
all night long,
There's fish and pork and apple sass, and biscuit,
that's the grub;
The bathin's somethin' splendid, If you bring
along your tub
We've got two little frog ponds, which we adver-
tise as lakes;
And then there's berries you can pick, II you amt
afraid of snakes
Our neighbors only need a day your history to
tell
Can you get drink on Sunday? What's the mat.
ter with the wells
I think our boarders will remark, when we let
them get away
That we're just old solid comfort-if they don't
mind what they say!"
Not as one unto thousand does this rustic repre-.
sent
The blossoming Arcadia where our summer days
spent!
Edward z. Kidder in New York World.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-08-04
mic and altaratiya

The tonic and Alternative properties
of Ayers Sarsaparilla are too well
known to require the specious aid of
any exaggerated OF fictitious certificate.
Witnesses of the marvellous cures effect
ed by this preparation are today living
in every city and hamlet of the land.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-08-04
a HHn(1pSf FlilnS

Reed City, Mich. Clarion: There is
little matter that Some Of our sub
ScriberS have Seemingly forgotten en-
tirely Some of them have made us
many promises, but have not kept
them. TO us it is very important
matter.leIt It is necessary in our hu$i-
ness. We are very modest and don't
like to speak about it.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-08-04
Inside Points.

y see," said friend to the editor Of .
Dakota daily, ..:that you call these papess you
are printing now the second editioh-how do
they differ from those you were running OF
half an hour agoa"
1--WE stopped and oiled the pres,n and ths
journalist reached for the lever again.
Dakota Bell
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-08-04

kimball Index: Dreams work won
ders. A young married man. interested
in baseball matters, on the east side.
severely pounded his wife while dream
ING he was addressing the umpire, and
the very next night his wife dreamed
she was batsman and knocked out
the husband in one round with potato
mashpr
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-08-04
The Newspaper Law.

Any person who has taken a paper regularly
from the postotfice, whether directed to him not
or whether he has subscribed not, is RESPONSE
BILE for the payment.
The courts have decided that refusing to take
newspapers or periodicals from the postotfice, or
removing and leaving it uncalled for is prima
facie evidence of Intentional fraud.
If any person orders his paper discontinued, ho
he must pay all arrearages, or the publishers may
continue to send it until payment is made and col
lect the whole amount. whether the papor is taken
from the Office or not.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-08-04
Bahr,a Fir.t Wortsa.

Omaha name-Yoqr baby sssms very
bright for his age.
Kansas Mother-Oh, he's just - smart a.
they make 'em.
"Can he say papa and mamma yetr
"No, he amt learned that, but you Just
ought to hear him lisp 'weal estate. ~
Omaha World.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-08-04
ESTABLISHED 1892
b OWENS I he FAIR.

Approaching the very liberal patronage extended my store
Ihe Fair during the past five years. and with
nation part to merit by enterprise continuation of public pat
onage have this date July 49, 1887 deposited with attor
Parman Stoddald of Sioux Falls OAK deed of
the following described property Real Estate towt Lot block
in Gales Sd addition to Sioux Falls Size of house said lot
in the following manner To purchasing Of to the
each additional dollar corresponding ticket and when the
goods sold represented these tickets shall have reached the mag
ude often per cent thereof shall equal the value the property
to deed the same indicated by the ticket hold
The method OF the final distribution shall be left entirely the
ticket holders at the final conclusion of the distribution
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-08-04
The Appetite

May be increased, the Digestive organs
strengthened, and the bowels regulated,
by taking Ayers Pills. These Pills are
purely vegetable in their composition.
They contain neither calomel nor any
other dangerous drug, and may be taken
with perfect safety by persons Of all ages.
was great sufferer from Dyspepsia
and Constipation. / had no appetite,
and was constantly afflicted with Head
ache and Dizziness. consulted our
family doctor, who prescribed for rue, at
than temporary relief. ! finally com.
menced taking Ayers Pills. In short
time my digestion and appetite
IMPROVED
my bowels were regulated, and, by tho
time finished two boxes Of these Fills
my tendency to headaches had disap-
peared, and became strong and well. -
Darius NJ. Logan, Wilmington, Del.
was troubled, for over year, with
Loss OF Appetite, and General Debility.
I commenced taking Ayers Pills, and,
before finishing half . box Of this medi-
cine. MY appetite and strength were re-
stored. g. O. Clark, Danbury, Conn.
Ayers Pills are the best medicine
known to me for regulating the bowels,
and for all diseases caused by diS0rdered
Stomach and Liver. suffered for over
three years with Headache, Indigestion,
and Constipation. Ihad no appetite, and
1Y UalNQ
three boxes Of Ayers Pills, and ct the
same tima dieting myself. I was COM
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-08-04
Happr ATain.

The buttercups nod to the breezes OF marn,
The hillsides with daisies are hoafy,
They say dandellons the meadows adosn,
And bloometh the sweet morning glory.
The wild bee Is humming In sweet rural nools,
Where waveth the red tufted clover,
And the husband goes round with Asiight Ia nj
looks,
For the day. e houss eseaaias u a.s orr.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-08-04
SILK RlBBONSI
We have purchased Il

We have purchased at
recent whslesals auction
sales several large lots Of
Remnants ofSilk Ribbons
at prices which will On.
able us to offer splendid
bargains. ThessrsmnaAts
are all from two 70 three
yards and upwards IA
length, and many af than
ere the Anest quality Of
RIbb0ns In the market, !, Of
different widths, in Q
variety Of fashionable
shades, In fact, nearly III
COLOR are represented ;
also di0erentkinds ofRib-
bons adapted for bonnet
strings, neckwear, trim.
ming for hstsand dresses,
bows, scsrfs, etc, etc. Ne
lady can purchase such
fino ribbons % these st
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-08-04
THE ARENA.
Newsy Items From Special Cores,
pondents Throughout Lincoln.
County.
What IL Going on ut LeMnOx, Eden
and the Different TOwnslftps-
InwOOd, Ia, Notes.


The Misses Bessie and ElOise Ashley
will soon depart for Illinois, where they
will take a thorough educational course
in some popular seminary.
j. B. Smith reports very little new
grain on the market as yet.
The Wintermute Bros grand double
barreled'circus aggregation endeavored
to entertain the amusement loving peo-
pie of Lennox Monday evening, with
Indifferent success. They exhibited at
Worthing Saturday night.
A pleasant time is reported at the
Harvest Bail last Friday night. Twenty
couples INDUCED in the hopping exer-
ciseS. ' =
n. Smiths new house is fast nearing
completion.
From the Independent.
Canton cranks are not content with
leaving good enough alone, but they
must carry their treachery SO far that
even the conservative element resents
1t.
Mrs. G. L. Groeneveld is reported
very ill with heart trouble, She had a
hard attack on Wednesday night. We
hope to report her recovery next week.
While the lightning rod men are hav-
ing jangle in the Canton papers, a
party from Sioux Falls with an OK
team, covered wagon and hay stove has
put up over $500 worth of lightning
rods in Lennox. He understands the
place to go for business.
J. F. Ferguson got good joke on
''our Pete last Sunday evening. 1t
seems that Pete's cross-grained .phiz"
is not very conspicuous at divine ser
vice-he also has terror in the milk
ing line. SO he proposed to go to church
if Ferguson would milk his COW. Fer
guson, who never misses a good thing,
promptly accepted the offer, MIXED the
cow and compelled Pete to go to chulth.
Franks face is shining in good humor
ever since.
We are informed that the Milwaukee
company have made C. NJ Seeley, the
popular host of the Harlan house, at
Canton, a present of the junction de-
pot bnilding which they will move to
the new depot, free of charge, to be
used as 4 lunch room. Charley stands
solid with the railroad company: also
with the travelling public.
From The Echo
J. \. Pierce started his steam thresh-
er today. iIe has prosperous seasons
work ahead, beginning at Whittington's
farm.
Conductor Scott is promoted today,
taking charge of the passenger during
Conductor Webers absence on vaca,
tiOn
Doctor O'Neil, Canton's gentlemanly
and skillful dentist, did a rushing busi-
ness at Eden, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday Of last week.
Miss Pearl Naylor, of Canton, who
has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
Alexander. returned home Yesterday.
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FRANK G. BOWEN,

Proprietor Of The Fair Sioux Falls Oak.
70 c. OF"
be
indicated by the ticket holders above provided.
PARLlMAN STODDARD.
In addition to the above will all those holding sTen Tick
the above, will entitled
artist at gallery for three elegant cabinet size photographs
worth $3.50 Satisfaction guaranteed.
-. +. G. BOWEN, The Fair.
n B-This photograph oftl ~. ly open for few days
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-08-04

at is never too late to mend," remarked
the pastor, closing his illustration "Good
thing" commented his son. "And why9"
asked the parent. because the older man
is the more lie needs repairs"
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-08-04
eURDE1TE.

A Number Of Incisive Comments on Top
les That Are Uppermost.
"What did Adam and Eve wear before they
put on apronsl" asked the teacher. And after
a moments silence the new boy from Hard
acre Crosslots said: "Nothin' but bathin'
sllitsn
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1887-08-04
From the Independent.

Canton cranks are not content with
leaving good enough alone, but they
must carry their treachery so far that
even the conservative element resents
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-29
.AJEEB WAS WINNER.
The Chess AutOmOtOn Defeats.
Four Twin City Players.

About fifty local chess players
gathered in the chamber of commerce
last evening to engage in a bout with
the automatic chess player, Ajeeb.
-Four chess tables had been placed in
various parts of the room and the figure
occupied small platform in the corner.
A gentlemen of the Chess club was Sc
lected to stand by the fig
ure with the regular attendant.
The figure had the whites"
and the gentlemen the "blacks."
DIR. BigelOw. L. G. Smith and T. +.
Warren, the latter gentleman of Min
neapoliS, were the chief engineers for
the blacks and always held consulta-
ton before each move. They would
then call their move and the gentleman
on the platform would call the figures
move. Great interest was taken in the
match although the game was not an
exciting one by any means. Though it
was finished at 11:15, it was evident be-
fore 10 o'clock that the figure had a
winning game. 1t held the advantage
limited TO twenty. an hour and
after forty-seven moves the blacks
resigned and the figure had
scored rather a complimentary victory
over very good chess players. Grouped
around the consultation board were C..
L, MaXtield, G. l.. FeFtier. A. II. Bolton,
I. III. Merriam, DR.. Cullum and Messrs.
Sergeant, Rundlett, Huffman, Hughes
and H0rnsby. all good players.and ocea-
siOnally they offered suggestions to help
the leading three out of their head-Split-
ting difficulty.
The figure consumed one hour in max
ing its moves and the gentlemen little
over two hours. The adtOmatOn was
curiOusly examined by the players, aud
their idea that a man was concealed
therein was exploded by Mr.. Howard,
who allowed them to look into
the figure while in motion. The mys-
terry merely deepened. Mr.. Howard
expects to leave ST. Paul to-day with the
figure and go to Toledo on an invitation
of the Chess club of that city. From
there he goes to Cincinnati
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-29
IMMORAL POSTERS
A Subject of Discussion by the
CONGREGATIONAL Club.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Minnesota Congregational club, in the
ordinary of the Hotel Ryan last even
ing. was fully attended, large number
being present from Minneapolis.
A series of papers, limited
to six minutes each, were
presented by members on subjects sug-
gested at the last meeting. They were
as follows: Observation-Disclosures Com
ity in Church Extension" by Rev. E. C..
Evans: ''Objectional Street AdvertiS-
ing" by f. ]. Brown. NJ. D.; "How Can
City Churches Practically Help Small
Country Churches?" by Rev. H.
l.. Chase; "Bible Study by Adults, :"
bv II. d. Russell: '.ShaIl
Emigration be Restricted" Rev. II. II.
Hart: The Non Enforcement of Whole
some Laws by Gen. A. B. Nettleton:
The Churches and the Y. NJ. c. A., by
T. E. He mic; beneficiary Aid to Stu
dents" by Rev. George r. Merrill;
value of Classes" by Prof. G. w. Ben
ton; What Rule of Comfy Should Gov
ern Churches in Calling Pastors
Already Settled Over Other Churches?"
by c. Z. Young; Especial Mission of
COngregatiOnalism," by Rev. j. II.
Chandler. Considerable interest was ia
ken in the paper on Objectionable street
advertising, and much stress was
laid on the influence of such things
over youthful minds. The reader said
that by means of these lewd
Autographs, advertising cards. many
young girls cheek had grown stranger
to blush, and that moral influence of
this sort. that would deaden the sensi-
bilities of shame, should be suppressed
the sooner the better. At the cOnclu-
sion of the programme an elegant sup
per was served to the tune of 81 per
plafp
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-29
GLOBULES.
Bank clearings Yesterday. SS25 6

Bank clearings yesterday SS25. $50.
Four births, three deaths and four mar
riages were bulletined at the health office
yesterday.
Two bags full of clothing, blankets, etc.
supposed to have been stolen. were found by
the police in the rear Of $50 Misslssippi
street.
house for ninety days, by Judge Cory yeSter-
day, for stealing coat from clothing store
on seventh, near Jackson.
The board of public works yesterday
passed a report favoring the opening OF an
alley in block 3. Whitney Il Smith addition,
at an estimated cost of Sl5, 200. The pay
roll of the department, amounting to S49l. 90,
/ was approved.
The CITY treasurer will pay the monthly
salaries of school teachers at the High school
| wednesday afternoon between the hours of
8 and ) O'Clock The police and fire depart
ments and city officials will be paid at the
council chamber Thursday afternoon be-
tween and ) clock. :
The Columbia Snow-Shoe club held its reg
ular weekly meeting last night, and after the
| transaction of miscellaneous business adj
I will be taken next Saturday evening to Mer-
riam Park, where a supper will be served.
John Seyanson was locked up at the Cen
trial station last night charged with house
breaking. He was found by officer Davis in
Femiberg's Chicago dye house, at the corner
of Seventh and Cedar streets, having forced
an entrance. Two sacks full OF second hand
goods were stolen by Sevanson's partner. who
escaped.
A number Of ladies and gentlemen assem-
bled at the Woodland Park church last even
ing and rehearsed several chorus numbers
under the direction of Prof. Van Ellemeet.
II is the Intention TO form choral society Ok
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-29
hat the road loaned $4,000 with view

that the road loaned $4,000 with view
. to encouraging the improvement of the
park, and subsequently disposed of its
holdings at a loss rather than a profit.
There is a desire to see the park built
up and kept as it should be for the EN-
joyment OF tourists, and the more hotels
there arethe merrier it will. be for all
concerned. is my belief.
(. ''St Paul and,MinneapoliS spend more
each year for the adOrnment and beau
tifying of their parks than the govern
nient does for the Yellowstone, and as
these cities are the base of supplies,
they are directly interested in what.
ever concerns the future of that resort
II would counsel Western,representa-
tives to stand up fearlesSly and demand
that meney shall be appropriated for
the West, in order that it may be circu-
lated among the people and not boarded
up in the treasury or deposited in East
ern banks, as is now being done in the
purchase of bonds at high premium.
While we are discussing the feasible
g ity of spending s50.G00,000 to build up
navy that would not last thirty days,
the people of the West are being neg
lected and their waterways and lands
are suffered to remain III
THEIR PRINIEVAL STATE,
and principally because of the apathy
of their congressman. Why, the taxes
eXacted from the state of Minnesota
alone in reality deposit Sl,0O0,0O0
yearly to swell the treasury suplus. and
if that sum could be distributed among
the Woodworking people of the state in
payment for work on pnblic buildings
and other improvements, there would
be less talk of an impending stringency
in the money market. And what is true
of Minnesota applies to the whole of the
West, and only active, unceasing efforts
on the part of those who represent us at
Washington can remedy the evils that
now exist, and in which we are being
continually Disseminated against by the
congressman of Eastern CONSTITUENCIES"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-29
Cushion CarOnlS.

Two games were playedm the cushion
caroms tournament inaugurated at the
Standard Billiard hall yesterday, the
first being won by Gray in 81 innings by
a score of 50 to so, beating Smith, the
best runs being and 5 respectively.
But in the evening game. between Hoa
and Mallette, surprise was in store for
the spectators, Hoa winning the 100
point game in p innings with the very
remarkable average of 4. Mallette scored
but "a points. HOa began work by put
ting Il to his credit, and in the sixth
inning he supplemented this with a
cIeverly executed IA, while in the
eighteenth, ere he sat down, he had
rolled up II, which was the best run of
the games played. A great deal of inter-
est is manifested in these games. for
which nine entries have been made.
and considerable money has been
wagered at the fremont exchange, Hoa
being the favorite.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-29

Gabriel Bobleter, Santa Rosa, Cal is the
guest of his nephew, the state treasurer.
j. E, Soule. a leading business man Ct
Philadelphia, has parlors at the Ryan.
Bank Examiner Knox is out of the city for
several days on private official business.
+. j. Kirkland, of Port Arthur, Canada,
was among yesterdays arrivals at the Ry an.
John Rival, sheriff of MARSHALL county, and
Game Warden w. F. Zwickey were at the
state h ouse yesterday.
L. A. Huffman, of Miles City, is in st. Paul
for few days on private business and is
stopping at the Merchants.
Alexander Mckenzie, of Bismarck. and
known as one of the big Four of North
Dakota, has apartments at the Merchants,
He said he would wager that A. W. Edwards
would ride the top wave.
Judge Collins, of st. Cloud, Senators An
derson. of Hutchinson, and Greenleaf, of
Litchfield formed an animated and inter
ested group at the Merchants last evening,
but politics were tabOoed.
II. ID. Baker, rustler from Fargo, who has
been for some years one of the head pushers
on the Fargo Argus, was in st. Paul yester-
day. Mr.. Baker is a lawyer by profession,
and in his hands the legal end of Maj Ed
wards paper is well taken care of. Mr.
Baker proposes to wed st. Paul young lady
and transplant her to grace his home at
Fargo i'll the near future.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-29
"Jack'S Tins. :"

After the results of the races at Cliff
ton, n. j., had been bulletined yester-
day at the fremont exchange there was
a relief to the monotony of auctioneer-
ing when Jack DemOrest, known to the
frequenters of the exchange for his tips
Oh the races, mounted on the block. In
a creditable manner he recited
a New Years ode and followed
this up with an announcement of a
benefit that mad been rendered him at
the exchange next Saturday afternoon,
when he would give monologue enter
tainment comprising readings and reci-
tations. When the tout descended from
the platform some enthusiastic turf fol-
lowers showered silver pieces at him as
a token OF their regard, and he accepted
the nomination gracefully.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-29
SHOULD IMPROVE THE PARK.
Charles Gibson's Plea for a Gov
eminent appropriation for the
Yellowstone. 8

s'While congress is agitating the sub
plus" said Hon. Charles Gibson, form.
erly solicitor general under President
LincOln's administration, lit would be
we'll worth its while to investigate the
needs of the West, and. incidentally. the
condition of the Yellowstone park.
Here is property that we point out to
tourists as the national park, for which
last year an appropriation of paitry
2O.OOO was made for improvements
which urgently require. at the lowest.
estimate, 100000 for roads alone. Under
existing circumstances visitors do not
see more than one-half of this park and
principally for the reason that there are
no roads deserving such a title in the
whole of this vast domain. the greatest
natural curiosity in the world. ~
''EXpending money i'll improving the
park would attract thousands of visitors
who are now deferred from such a trip
by the stories that are related as to the
disgraceful condition of what should be
the highways of the government.
San effort has been made to make it
appear that the hotels should be held
responsible for this, whereas, as a mat
ter of fact, the hotels have no voice i'll
the matter, and cannot even cut downa
tree or improve road in the neighbOr-
hood. / remember on one occasion the
park association, which now controls
the hotels, wanted to cut a road through
portion of the park, and agreed to do
it at their own expense, but the govern
ment would not entertain the PROPOSE
ton. The cut would have been of great
advantage in point of accessibility to
one of the large hotels, and when, after
numerous and vexatiouS delays, the
road was made along the line proposed
by the association, the hotel, which had
just been erected, was destroyed by
fire. Another statement has been made
which has not the slightest
FOUNDATION IN FACT.
and that is that the Union Pacific Rail
road company seeks to enjoy a monopoly
of the park and its hotels. The truth is